So you made it through Dry January (bravo!) and probably realised that cutting down on alcohol isn’t as complex or terrifying as you might have thought, right?
It seems you’re not alone. ‘Mindful Sobriety’ is a burgeoning health trend that sees health-conscious millennials combining the practise of mindfulness with sobriety to cut back on their booze. In short, mindful sobriety involves asking yourself ‘do I really need that glass of Sauvignon Blanc?’, listening to your gut and feeling better as a result.
We’re not saying you have to go cold turkey, but being more mindful about your alcohol consumption can only reap benefits, especially when we’re battling the ominous COVID-19 virus and told to avoid social situations and pubs.
According to Emily Syphas, the founder of Sober & Social, who runs monthly events to build a sober community to help others feel empowered in social situations sober, the trend is only gaining momentum. “It’s not surprising that Mindful Sobriety is the next trend as we are becoming more aware of what we are putting into our bodies and wanting to maintain our mind, body and soul balance,” she told GLAMOUR.
“We are starting to become aware of our alcohol intake and the effect it is having on our overall equilibrium and questioning ‘is it really worth it?’.
“From not sleeping as well, feeling de-motivated, not eating healthy and not being the versions of ourselves on a hangover, it makes sense that more people than ever are choosing to significantly cut down or completely cut out the booze.”
To mark the new trend, with Emily’s help, we’ve rounded up the best Instagram accounts to follow that will keep you inspired on your mindful sobriety journey. Cheers to that!
Emily Syphas founder of Sober & Social
Emily founded Sober & Social in 2018 and is a speaker, writer and sober motivator. She runs monthly events to build a sober community to help others feel empowered in social situations sober and proves you don’t have to comprise your life because you aren’t drinking. Emily is striving to erase the stigma around sobriety and the benefits of drinking less on our physical and mental health and working closely with bars and nightclubs to encourage them to cater to a new sober conscious community. She wants Sober & Social to inspire others on their sobriety journey and offer a new perspective on what it means to be sober in 2020. She wants to show that’s it’s not about telling others not to drink but to show that there is an option if you don’t want to. She wants to reach as many people with this message with the aim of making people’s lives healthier and happier.
Ruby Warrington author of Sober Curious
Ruby is an author, speaker and thought leader and is the voice behind the term Sober Curious. Author of the 2019 book of the same title, her work has spearheaded a global movement to revaluate our relationship to alcohol. Other works include Material Girl, Mystical World (2017), The Numinous Astro Deck (June 2019), and the upcoming Sober Curious Reset (Jan 2021). Founder of “Now Age” lifestyle platform, The Numinous, and with 20 years’ experience as a lifestyle journalist, Ruby is also a sought-after speaker, book doula, podcaster, and brand consultant, and is known as a true thought leader in the modern wellness space.
Millie Gooch founder of Sober Girl Society
Mille is a writer, speaker and activist and she aims to connect as many women from the sober community as possible. Each month she celebrates a ‘find your sober sisters’ day, where women, wherever they are on their sobriety journey, have the chance to find a friend who lives nearby to meet offline to support each other in their journeys.
Clemmie Telford curator of Mother Of All Lists and Honestly Podcast
Clemmie doesn’t only inspire us with her Honestly Podcast, which can cover any topic from motherhood, mental health, body image, love and relationships. Last year she went sober and although this isn’t her main focus on her page, we are inspired by the fact she highlighted her sobriety as there is such a mummy wine culture which needs to be changed. We like to follow her for views and insights on all aspects of life!
Jessica Jeboult founder of A Sober Girls Guide
Jessica is a motivational speaker and life coach. Her page aims to connect and guide women in recovery. From inspirational quotes, funny memes and sobriety tips – this page is the ultimate guide to the sober community.